Agency Purpose
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.
The AEC's values and commitments
The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.
The Team
You will join a high-performing, collaborative team that leads, enables, and motivates staff to administer, prepare for and deliver electoral events.
The team will be focused on meeting compliance requirements, managing the operational complexities of the election process, and maintaining strong communication with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
The New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) State and divisional offices take a professional and dynamic approach to achieve high-quality, internationally recognised standards for electoral event delivery.
The Opportunities
These roles involve supporting the administration and delivery of projects related to the corporate governance and election readiness functions of the NSW/ACT state office.
The Project Officers will assist with planning, scheduling, and tracking of project progress including an election project focused on the scrutiny (count) of the ACT's Senate ballot papers. They will conduct research and analysis, provide administrative support, and contribute to planning and preparation of electoral events.
These roles require close collaboration with various stakeholders including AEC staff and contractors, to ensure timely and effective execution of election projects.
The Project Officers need to be flexible, organised, goal-oriented, able to clearly communicate results and focused on delivering high quality outcomes within strict timeframes.
To excel you'll have:
Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support, accurately record project progression and complete tasks within strict timeframes. Experience assisting with the planning, scheduling, and completion of components of projects and an ability to check project progress including monitoring schedules and checking budget data. Ability to conduct research and analysis as required and reach evidence-based conclusions to assist in the management, preparation and coordination of procedures and delivery of projects. Ability to remain positive and respond to increased levels of pressure in a calm manner, while achieving goals within tight timeframes and responding to competing and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to manage increased workloads in the context of tight timeframes. Demonstrated ability to maintain key internal and external relationships, including liaising with stakeholders on project or operational issues, and responding to stakeholder needs and expectations. Desirable
Familiarity with legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act and Commonwealth Electoral Act. Drivers Licence. Eligibility
AEC employees must be Australian citizens. Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered. Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance. Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr